Compact / Series 7600 Installation Procedure
21
Fluoroscopic Image Tests
1
.
Select AUTO FLUORO mode.
2
.
Ve
rify that the kVp tracks up and down during X-rays as material thickness
increase and decrease per the ranges below:
FILTERS
kVp RANGE
1 Copper Filter
59-65
2 Copper Filters
70-76
3 Copper Filters
79-85
3
.
Remove the copper filters.
4
.
P
lace the Converging Lines Resolution Tool (00-900860-01) on the image
intensifier assembly. Select NORMAL field size, then MAG mode. Check
image resolution in line-pairs-per millimeter (lp/mm) during live imaging
(auto fluoro mode) for each field size. Minimum acceptable resolution is:
Field Size
9” Image Intensifier
Normal
1.4 lp/mm
MAG
1.8 lp/mm
Radiographic Beam Alignment Test
Setup
1.
Release the C-Arm brake and position the C-Arm at a 45 degree angle to
nominalize the C-Arm flexure.
2.
Attach the Beam Alignment Tool (00-878105) to the Image Intensifier.
Beam Alignment Verification
1. Insert a film cassette into the Beam Alignment Tool.
2. Select
MANUAL FLUORO mode.
3.
Select the NORMAL field size and set the technique to 50 kVp. Press the
X-Ray ON key for 2 seconds.
4.
Select the MAG mode and press the X-Ray ON key for 2 seconds.
5.
Collimate to the minimum field size using the iris collimator close button
and press the X-Ray ON key for 2 seconds.
Used and Refurbished C-Arms are Available from www.SharpMedical.com - Call us at 800-969-9800
An Independent C-Arm Service Provider. This PDF provided for research / historical purposes only.
